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Revision as of 03:23, 29 November 2009


1971 Duster

Background:

The Plymouth Duster debuted in late 1969 as a 1970 model and was a sporty version of the Plymouth Valiant. The Duster featured curvy exterior styling and a rounded fastback look for the rear. The front end was the same as the Valiant. The interior was pure Valiant.


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History:

Model Predecessor

1964-1969 Barracuda

Model Successor

Volare

Export Versions

Related Models

Competition

  • Chevrolet Nova
  • Ford Falcon
  • Ford Maverick
  • Mercury Comet
  • Olds Omega
  • Pontiac Ventura
  • Buick Apollo

Year by Year Changes, Production Numbers, and Cost:

1970

Body Styles

2-Door Coupe Only

Class

Sporty-Economy

Platform

A-Body

Engines

  • 198 I6 125 bhp.
  • 225 I6 145 bhp.
  • 318 V8 230 bhp.
  • 340 V8 275 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 340 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.

Transmissions

Length, width, height, wheelbase

1970 first year duster was offered (came out in late 69 but as a 70's model) plymouth duster 340 cost $2,547

1971

Body Styles

2 door coupe

Class

Sporty-Economy

Platform

a-body

Engines

-198 I6 125 bhp.

-225 I6 145 bhp.

-318 V8 230 bhp.

-340 V8 275 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 340 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.

Transmissions

Length, width, height, wheelbase

The Twister, a new trim level between the Duster and the Duster 340, debuted for 1971.The Duster 340 (but not the base Duster or Twister) also received a new "sharktooth" grille

1972

Body Styles

2 door coupe

Class

sport-economy

Platform

A-body

Engines

-225 I6

-318 V8

-340 V8 240 bhp

Transmissions

Length, width, height, wheelbase

1972 Dodge re-rated all of its engines to the new SAE Net standard. The top of the line 340 saw its rating drop from 275 bhp SAE Gross to 240 bhp SAE Net. The Twister trim continued, but lost the unique hood and grille. All Dusters received a new set of long thin taillights, and standardized marker lights. The 198 Slant Six engine was dropped. The hood scoop was changed to a new dual snorkel scoop, similar to the 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. The "Gold Duster", a new appearance trim was also introduced.

1973

Body Styles

2 door coupe

Class

Platform

Engines

Transmissions

Length, width, height, wheelbase

1974

Body Styles

Class

Platform

Engines

Transmissions

Length, width, height, wheelbase

1975

Body Styles

Class

Platform

Engines

Transmissions

Length, width, height, wheelbase

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